Business & People
Buying agency reports rise in ‘negotiation-only’ clients
Stacks says it is increasingly being brought in to handle negotiations once the right property has been identified, especially in complicated country house deals…
Finlay Brewer International moves into Spain
‘Strategic partnership’ with longstanding firm Crystal Shore will open up the Costa del Sol market to its clientele.
Knight Frank trumpets record results in regional hubs; plots big expansion for the regional Resi Development business
“Regional property and development is going to drive the UK’s post-Covid-19 recovery over the coming years," says Knight Frank, as the firm reveals plans to grow its regional Residential Development bus…
Propertymark ramps up lobbying team
Estate agency industry trade body Propertymark has beefed up its lobbying team, adding two new Policy & Campaigns Officers to the ranks.
Marylebone’s de Walden estate confirms CEO & CFO roles
92-acre prime London estate gives permanent roles to interim Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kildea, and interim Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Griffith.
Former Zoopla director Hubble takes the helm at Boomin
Boomin has recruited Zoopla's former Commercial Director, Athena Hubble, as Managing Director.
New Homes England chief marks ‘a new phase for the agency’
Housing association boss Peter Denton has been confirmed as the new Chief Exec of the government's housing agency.
Grosvenor names new Non Exec Chair
Former Lazard Managing Director Melanie Gee will take over from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland's current Board Chair, Jonathon Bond, in September.
Boutique agency DS Churchill teams up with Christie’s International Real Estate
The high-end consultancy, founded by Dominic Spencer-Churchill in 2003, is now representing the global network throughout the UK.
Knight Frank promotes 159
'Despite a challenging year, the firm has outperformed all expectations', says boss Alistair Elliott, announcing 67 new Partners and 92 new Associates.
Haringtons recruits London specialist from Knight Frank as Empson moves on
Saul Empson has left Haringtons UK after more than 15 years with the boutique buying agency.
Ranked: Average estate agency fees around the world
Estate agents in the UK are amongst the world's lowest-charging property brokers, according to some new research. Australia is the most expensive place to sell a home.